[Ohio-talk] legislative Update

Mon Apr 22 18:36:14 UTC 2019

Michael,
This was one of the main topics of discussion during Easter dinner yesterday with my small family. :-)

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> On Apr 20, 2019, at 8:53 AM, Mike Leiterman via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good morning,
> Earlier today Ali asked a question about when a yes is a definite yes. My thoughts on this or the following. There is currently a request for cosponsors that have been sent out to the members of the house, they can sign on to the bill at any time. If they have insured a yes you can call their office and ask if the representative still plans to cosponsor the particular bill, With this in mind once I get the bill number out to you guys please make plans to call your representatives. In this call again you can ask for their commitment of support for the prescription drug reader bill. As to holding them accountable your vote is that too. If a representative is not supporting your request you have the right to not vote for them in the next election cycle. This is why it is very important that everyone in our organization registers to vote and they use the political tool of their vote to ensure that we get members that support our cause. This is not a request for you to vote for a particular party, we are a non-political affiliated organization. Our membership does have some leaning towards particular parties and members who have been in support of our organization, but with this in mind remember it is your choice. Also please remember to encourage your family to support our legislative action, and ask them to make calls as well. Also make sure that your family members and friends registered to vote and that they use this vote to support our legislative action by supporting those members of the house who have offered assistance by sponsoring our bills. I think it would be a great idea if chapters organized voter registration events for their chapter members. Our voice is our vote! The more support we can demonstrate to the members of the house the more likely they will be to support our legislative issues. Please take a moment to educate your friends and family about what you have been doing and what the national Federation of the blind of Ohio is doing
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> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Mike Leiterman via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2019 8:40:06 AM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
> Cc: Mike Leiterman; NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] legislative Update
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> Pat,
> Representative Brown is the original sponsor of our prescription drug reader Bill, I included his name on the list of sponsors. I hope this helps the confusion.t
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> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> on behalf of Patricia McPherson via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2019 8:21:12 AM
> To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List
> Cc: Patricia McPherson; NFB of Ohio, Cleveland Chapter List
> Subject: Re: [Ohio-talk] legislative Update
> 
> Hi Mike,
> I am confused, I thought Brown was sponsoring a bill??
> Pat
> 
>> On Apr 20, 2019, at 7:43 AM, Ali Benmerzouga via Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Mike,
>> 
>> Thanks for the Legislative Update about the "Accessible Prescription Bill!"
>> 
>> It looks like some representatives/senators who promised a big "sure will
>> do" did not show up on the list, at least for me and my team. Three of those
>> I visited strongly said, "will do!"
>> 
>> For future precautions and actions, My question to you is:
>> When do we know that a "yes" from a rep/sen means a "yes?" Or, how do we
>> make sure that the rep/sen is serious about his words and is accountable for
>> it?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> Take care and have a nice weekend.
>> 
>> Ali Benmerzouga
>> National Federation of the Blind of Ohio -  Cleveland Chapter, Board Member,
>> 
>> Chair of Cleveland Chapter Legislative Committee,
>> Cell #: 440-590-0315.
>> Email: ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com
>> 
>> Please Visit and like our Chapter's Facebook Page:
>> https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationOfTheBlindOfOhioClevelandChapter/
>> 
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>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mike Leiterman
>> via Ohio-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 10:21 PM
>> To: Ohio-Talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Mike Leiterman <leitlaw at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: [Ohio-talk] legislative Update
>> 
>> So far we have the below  list of sponsors, I will let you know the bill
>> number once it drops.
>> Kennedy-Kent
>> West
>> Ingrahm
>> Kent Smith
>> Weinstein
>> Ryan Smith
>> Adam Miller
>> Lightbody
>> Kelly
>> Miranda
>> Boggs
>> Brown
>> 
>> 
>> Best
>> 
>> Michael Leiterman
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